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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stuti Mishra

China hit by multiple storms, floods, and heatwaves as Typhoon Wipha makes landfall

A man struggles with an umbrella while walking against strong wind, as Typhoon Wipha approaches, in Hong Kong - (REUTERS)

Multiple storms and a severe heatwave have swept across China, killing dozens, damaging infrastructure and disrupting travel as authorities brace for more heavy rain and rising temperatures.

Typhoon Wipha made landfall in southern Guangdong province on Sunday evening, battering cities like Yangjiang, Zhanjiang and Maoming with winds of over 118kmph and dumping torrential rain that uprooted trees, triggered landslides and left thousands without power.

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